Unwanted AttentionTitle: Unwanted AttentionAuthor:rycolfanFandom: Harry PotterPairing: Severus/HarryRating: GWord Count: 100 x 3Prompt:adventdrabbles #10: Snowflakes.Disclaimer: JKR owns the characters. This is just a bit of fun.A/N: Part of my ‘A Very Snarry Christmas’ advent drabble series, which is a follow up to The Heart of Christmas and Between the Sea and Sky.

They spent longer in the Apothecary than Severus had intended, but Albus proved to be a worthy companion, showing a keen interest in the wide range of different potions ingredients and their various uses. Severus didn’t object to answering his many questions, pleased to see his obvious enthusiasm for the subject. Perhaps, in a couple of years, he might have a student who actually enjoyed his lessons.

As they walked up towards the Leaky Cauldron together, Severus felt a small gloved hand slip into his and he had to mask a rush of unexpected, and of course entirely foolish, sentiment.

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The magical wall soon came into view through the curtain of falling snowflakes and, removing his wand from beneath his cloak, Severus tapped the particular bricks that would allow them access. The muffled quiet of the snow was soon replaced by raucous laughter and the loud murmur of multiple conversations. Scanning the crowd for Harry, Severus spotted him near the fire, along with James, Lily, and an unknown women, who was chatting and smiling… and standing entirely too close to Harry.